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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources. Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included. Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.

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Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources. Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included. Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.
Ducks in Hats: Cut,Sort,Match Flashcards
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Engage your EYFS and KS1 children with this “Ducks in Hats” flashcard collection. The set includes 10 sheets, each featuring 12 ducks, each adorned with a different hat. Additionally, there is a separate set of Hat Flashcards for children to match with the ducks. This set includes 6 pages of colourful flashcards, each featuring 24 different hats. Children can look carefully for the matching hats, looking out for any that are missing, similar, different or duplicated. The hats on their own offer opportunities lots of opportunities for matching and sorting. Also included are a sheet of colour ducks for children to add or draw hats on, and a black-and-white copy for children to colour in and draw hats. The flashcards can be duplicated, cut out, and laminated for durability, offering endless activities such as matching, sorting, counting and pattern recognition. The flashcards link to lessons on data handling, clothing, fashion, animals, colours, number and patterns.
Hats Flashcards to Cut, Sort and Match EYFS/ KS1
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Hats Flashcards to Cut, Sort and Match EYFS/ KS1

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Enhance your topic resources with this Hats Flashcards resource! This set includes 6 pages of colourful flashcards, each featuring 24 different hats. Suitable for EYFS and KS1, these flashcards can be used for a variety of games and activities. Children can cut, sort, and match the hats, such as organizing by colour (e.g., all red hats), type (e.g., crowns, Christmas hats), and more. Duplicate the flashcards for matching games to reinforce memory and recognition skills. Additionally, a blank template with empty boxes allows children to draw their own hats or stick in their collections, fostering creativity and personal expression. This resource links with topics on clothing, seasons, colours, data handling, and numbers. Cut and laminate so that you can use the resource in different ways and again and again.
Ocean Flashcards and Counting 1 to 10
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Ocean Flashcards and Counting 1 to 10

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A resource with World Oceans Day in mind. There are 10 flashcards related to the Ocean in colour and in black and white with shells, boats, fish, dolphins and more associated pictures. Cut these out and use them as visual aids or add to displays. Children can also count the objects and order the cards from 1 to 10. There is an activity sheet included where children cut and order the pictures/numbers from 1 to 10. The pictures can be glued in order onto the final template which shows numbers from 1 to 10.
Data Handling with Tennis Ball Characters
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Data Handling with Tennis Ball Characters

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This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of Tennis Ball characters wearing different hats, this resource provides a hands-on approach to data analysis. There is a sheet of questions for children to fill in e.g. how many Tennis Ball characters have blue eyes, how many wearing Pirate hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each Tennis Ball character on the sheet, matching black-and-white Tennis Ball characters and colouring them in to make them the same. Cut, duplicate and laminate the character cards for more matching and sorting games. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their Tennis related experiences. This resource links in with Sports.
Data Handling with Pumpkins KS1/EYFS
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Data Handling with Pumpkins KS1/EYFS

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This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of pumpkins wearing different hats, this resource provides a hands-on approach to data analysis. There is a sheet of questions for children to fill in e.g. how many pumpkins have green eyes, how many wearing party hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each pumpkin on the sheet and matching black-and-white pumpkins and colouring them in to make them the same. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their pumpkin-related experiences. Resource links to Halloween.
120 Activity Ideas for Learning Number 5
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120 Activity Ideas for Learning Number 5

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This Cross Curricular resource is designed to support teaching and learning about the number 5 in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Key Stage 1 (KS1) and for SEND children. (Boardmaker Licenced). The resource consists of 10 pages, featuring 120 different activities aimed at engaging learners while reinforcing the concept of the number 5. Examples of activities include action rhymes such as “4 Currant Buns” and “5 Fat Sausages;” putting on a 5-minute show for Year 5; collecting 5 stars to earn rewards; and cutting out 5 shapes and arranging them in order of size. Activities span various subject areas, including maths, literacy, art, physical education, music and more, providing a well-rounded approach to learning about the number 5. From relay races and surveys to weather charts, there’s something for every classroom and every child. Dip into the resource for ideas when teaching number 5 or use as a unit of work. Alternatively, children could work in pairs, choose a sheet, and carry out all of the activities on it.
120 Activities for Teaching Number 4
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120 Activities for Teaching Number 4

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A collection of activities to support children learning about the number 4. There are 10 pages showing 120 different ways to encourage number work and creativity. Suitable for EYFS/KS1 and SEND children. Examples are: Draw a Monster with 4 Arms: Encourage children to use their creativity to draw a monster with four arms. This activity reinforces the concept of the number 4 but also allows children to explore their imagination. Paint a Rainbow with 4 Colours: Provide children with paint and ask them to paint a rainbow using only four colours. This activity helps reinforce the concept of the number 4 while also exploring colour mixing and creativity. Make 4 Pipe Cleaner Dogs: Using pipe cleaners, children can create four dog figures. This activity involves counting out the pipe cleaners and following instructions to make each dog, reinforcing the concept of the number 4 through hands-on crafting. Finger Painting with 4 Colours: Set up a finger-painting station with four different colours of paint. Children can use their fingers to create artwork while exploring the concept of the number 4 and mixing colours. Find All the 4s in a Deck of Cards: Provide children with a deck of cards and ask them to find and count all the cards with the number 4 on them. This activity helps reinforce number recognition and counting skills. Survey Who Was Born in April (4th Month of the Year): Conduct a survey among the children to find out who was born in April, the fourth month of the year. This activity introduces data handling, the concept of months and their order in the calendar while focusing on the number 4. Practice 4 Kids Yoga Moves: Teach children four different yoga poses or movements and practice them together. This activity promotes physical activity while reinforcing the concept of the number 4. Count Out 4 Coins: Provide children with a selection of coins and ask them to count out four coins (and add). This hands-on activity helps reinforce counting skills and introduces the concept of money. The resource is in colour and contains pictures and symbols (Boardmaker licenced). Dip in an out when you are looking for inspiration, or use as a unit of work.
Teaching and Learning the Number 3 EYFS
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Teaching and Learning the Number 3 EYFS

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An engaging resource designed to make teaching and learning the number 3 fun and interactive for Early Years. There are 10 colour pages, each showcasing 12 activity ideas. Examples are: “Put 3 Blocks in Order of Size”: Children can arrange three blocks from smallest to largest, promoting spatial awareness and mathematical understanding. “Make a Spell with 3 Secret Ingredients”: Children can concoct imaginary potions using three secret ingredients, encouraging imaginative play and counting skills. “Draw and Colour in 3 Kings”: Children can draw and colour three kings, inspired by stories such as the Three Wise Men, fostering creativity and numeral recognition. “Make a Dance with 3 Moves”: Children can choreograph a dance routine with three different moves, promoting physical activity and numerical understanding. “Say Rhymes - 3 Blind Mice”: Children can recite number rhymes reinforcing counting skills and rhythmic patterns. "Share the Story of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff ": Children can listen to or participate in storytelling sessions featuring classic tales involving the number three, fostering language development and storytelling skills. “Survey Who Was Born in March, the 3rd Month of the Year”: Children can conduct surveys to find out who in their class / year group, was born in March, exploring calendar concepts and social interaction. “Create a Picture with 3 Colours”: Children can use three different colours to create artwork, enhancing colour recognition and artistic expression. “Count 3 Objects in the Environment”: Children can explore their surroundings and count groups of three objects they find, promoting observational skills and numeracy. Dip in an out of the resource to support early number work, or use as unit of work.
Learn Right and Left with Transport Cards
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Learn Right and Left with Transport Cards

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A fun activity where there are 12 types of land vehicle cards for children to cut out and sort into those going right and those going left. Children can use the initials R and L to help them. There is a colour and a black and white version of each type of vehicle. Children can colour these, cut and match.
Opaque or Non-Opaque Sorting Activity
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Opaque or Non-Opaque Sorting Activity

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A Primary Science activity where children are introduced to opaque and non-opaque objects/materials. There is a colour poster for opaque and non-opaque objects and then an activity sheet where children draw or write 4 objects under each heading.
Bumper Science Sorting Card  Sets
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Bumper Science Sorting Card Sets

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This resource is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, aiming to enrich science lessons with hands-on activities that promote close observation, sorting skills, speaking and listening and critical thinking. The collection comprises 13 distinct sets of colourful cards. Each worksheet containing 6 cards that present a visual dichotomy for children to explore and sort. Children sort into 2 sets per sheet. The pages include contrasting sorting concepts such as plastic or wood, metal or woollen, crispy or smooth, hot or cold, sticky or soft, furry or smooth, and shiny or dull, among others. The resource also includes a final sorting sheet where children are encouraged to draw or paste items, creating their own sets based on the sorting principles they’ve learned, such as hot and cold.
Sorting Cards Curved and Straight Lines
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Sorting Cards Curved and Straight Lines

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This resource aims to make learning about shapes an interactive, fun, and comprehensive experience for young children, laying a solid foundation for their understanding of geometry and the world around them. Materials Included: Curved Shapes and Lines Cards: A set of 5 sheets each showing 12 colour cards with items with curved lines, straight lines, or shapes. These can be used to discuss the concept of curves and lines in both natural and man-made objects. Activity Worksheet: A final worksheet that allows children to draw or paste pictures of items with curved, straight, or mixed lines and shapes. This worksheet can serve as a review of the concepts learned. Instructions for Use: Cutting and Sorting: Begin by cutting out the cards on each of the five pages. Laminate them for durability if desired. Categorization Activities: Use the cards to engage children in sorting activities. They can sort by type of line (curved vs. straight), by shape, or by whether the object is natural or man-made. Matching Game: Duplicate the cards for a matching game, encouraging children to find pairs of similar shapes or lines. Shape Recognition: Use the shapes-only cards to focus on pure shape recognition, discussing sides, angles, and properties. Creative Application: Utilize the worksheet for children to apply what they’ve learned by drawing or pasting in items that match the discussed categories. Field Trip: If possible, organize a short walk or field trip around the school to identify shapes in the real world, enhancing the connection between the lesson and everyday life.
Colour Button Matching EYFS
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Colour Button Matching EYFS

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A colour matching game for EYFS with a Button theme. There are 3 pages each showing pairs of colour buttons. Children can cut them out and make pairs. Laminate the buttons and they can be re used. There is a black and white sheet included with 12 buttons. Children can use this sheet to colour in pairs of buttons with their chosen colours.
Heart Designs for Valentine's Day Cards
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Heart Designs for Valentine's Day Cards

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2 heart shaped patterns in black and white and 2 examples of the hearts coloured in with a Valentine’s Day theme. Children may want to use these for making their own Valentine’s day cards or link to your maths work on Shape.
20 Shapes to Find in Colour and B&W
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20 Shapes to Find in Colour and B&W

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2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other in black and white. Each sheet shows 20 2D and 3D shapes for children to identify, find, tick off on the list. Sheet 2 can be coloured in. Children could match the colours or use their own. Sheet 1 could be laminated and children could mark off the shapes as they find them with dry markers. The resource links shape with reading, close observation and colour.
Symmetry in Nature with Butterflies KS1
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Symmetry in Nature with Butterflies KS1

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This resource introduces KS1 pupils to the world of symmetry, pattern, and art offering a multisensory approach to learning. By drawing lines of symmetry and colouring butterfly patterns, children learn symmetry but also explore their artistic skills, understanding how patterns and symmetry play a crucial role in art and design. This resource integrates maths with nature and art, encouraging children to see the connections between different subjects and how they apply to the world around them. What’s Included? 12 different black and white symmetrical butterfly pictures for colouring - 6 on each of the two worksheets. 2 Butterfly and flowers colouring poster sheets. A planning activity guide with instructions and tips on how to use this resource. Suggestions for extension activities to take the learning beyond the classroom.
2D Colour Shape Poster Collection KS1
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2D Colour Shape Poster Collection KS1

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A set of colour 2D shape posters showing rectangles, hearts, diamonds, squares, triangles, circles, ovals, hexagons, pentagons and octagon pictures. These are useful for classroom display, the maths corner, speaking and listening and a host of other maths linked activities e.g. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Children find objects in the classroom that match the shapes on the posters. Shape Sorting Game: Children sort objects or pictures into groups based on the shapes shown in the posters. Shape Memory Match: Have a memory match game using cards that have the shapes from the posters. Shape Artwork: Provide children with art materials to create their own artwork based on the shapes. Interactive Shape Wall: Turn the posters into an interactive wall where children can add objects or drawings that correspond to each shape. Guess the Shape: Play a guessing game where you describe a shape from the posters without naming it, and the children have to guess which shape it is. Laminate the posters and they can be reused.
Large and Small Flashcards with Symbols
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Large and Small Flashcards with Symbols

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A set of colour coded flashcards to support Measures and linked to Sorting and Matching for SEND, EYFS and KS1. There are 8 sheets, each with 6 flashcards. 3 are yellow (indicating small) and 3 are blue (indicating large). SEND pupils will be familiar with symbols and this will support their learning. Boardmaker Licenced. Cut out the flashcards and children can use these for speaking and listening, sorting and matching. Measures: In the context of measures, large and small are fundamental concepts that help children understand size, scale, and quantity. These are basic mathematical concepts that are crucial for understanding measurement, comparison, and spatial awareness. For example, children learn to measure and compare objects to determine which is larger or smaller, an essential skill in mathematics. The final page of the resource is a black and white template. Children can draw 3 large objects and 3 small objects and this will assess their learning and understanding.
Daily Classroom Calendar Poster
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Daily Classroom Calendar Poster

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A free resource for Key Stage 1 and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) classrooms. The resource is a “Daily Classroom Calendar.” This colourful poster is designed to be a blank canvas that children can interact with each school day. It encourages participation and learning by allowing children to add the day of the week, month, date, and year, turning daily routine into an engaging learning opportunity. There is an example of the poster filled in. By integrating this tool into the classroom, educators can support foundational skills in reading, understanding calendars, and grasping the concept of time. Laminate the blank poster and children can use markers to add the detail or use ready made words and numbers that children can fix with Velcro.
EYFS Robots and Aliens Planned Activities
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EYFS Robots and Aliens Planned Activities

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This “Robots and Aliens” resource is designed for EYFS teachers looking to captivate their children’s imagination and creativity. Within this resource, teachers will find planned lessons, each with objectives, a list of needed resources, and step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth teaching experience. The resource includes four lessons, each complemented by easy-to-use materials, including colouring sheets, cutting activities, and templates for creating drawing and writing. The activities introduce young learners to the world of robots and aliens but also aims to develop their fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and creative thinking. Whether it’s through colouring, cutting, matching, or drawing, this resource promises a fun-filled learning adventure that children will enjoy.